Day Trips from Orlando to Cocoa Beach

Explore the stars from the ground with this full-day tour of the Kennedy Space Center. From rocket launch sites to authentic equipment, from the science behind space travel to getting to know astronauts, this small-group tour is perfect for anyone who wants to spend a full day immersed in the history of US space exploration.

Visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral with an express bus shuttle service that includes a tour guide who will provide you all the details to ensure you have a great day at the visitor center. Your admission ticket also grants access to the space simulator Shuttle Launch Experience, an IMAX film screening, the rocket garden, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Skip the hassles of driving and parking with direct round-trip transportation provided from ICON 360 Plaza in Orlando.

Enjoy photo stops by the launch pads and the vehicle assembly building, touch a moon rock and ride the shuttle launch experience simulator on this small-group tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Learn about the science and history of the space program from your tour guide on the ride from Orlando. Upon arrival, start with a rocket garden tour before heading off on a special KSC Explore Bus tour to see the special parts of the NASA working space flight facility, then explore on your own time for the rest of your time there. Round-trip transportation from the Orlando area means no need to rent a car.

Get the full Kennedy Space Center Experience with this deluxe full-day package from Orlando, including a chat with an astronaut. Explore the space center and get up close to the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Enjoy snacks and drinks and watch a presentation from an astronaut, followed by an opportunity for photos and autographs. All activities and round-trip transportation from select Orlando hotels are included.

Discover Orlando's magical attractions and unexpected depth with your self-guided audio tour , allowing you to explore the Theme Park Capital of the World at your own pace. Wander through the charming streets of Winter Park where world-class museums, European-style shopping, and scenic boat tours reveal the sophisticated Florida that predates theme park development. Explore ICON Park's entertainment complex where the Orlando Eye observation wheel provides 400-foot views across the flat Central Florida landscape to distant attractions. Discover the Kennedy Space Center where rockets that carried astronauts to the moon and the Space Shuttle Atlantis inspire dreams of exploration. Experience Orlando's emerging culinary and craft beer scene in neighborhoods like Thornton Park and Mills 50 that locals cherish away from the tourist corridors.

Explore outer space and the South Florida swamp during this day trip from Orlando. At the Kennedy Space Center, meet an astronaut, then go on to explore the visitor complex and hear about the United States' space travel history. Then hop on an airboat for a 30-min ride up the St Johns River. Glide across the surface of the swamp, watching out for local plant and animal life along the way. All entrance fees, activities and round-trip transportation from select Orlando hotels are included.

We offer a completely private transportation service so you can enjoy an exclusive experience. In our luxurious vehicle, only your group will be present, ensuring privacy and comfort throughout the journey. Our driver, guide, and concierge will be at your disposal, providing you with a personalized itinerary for your family. Additionally, you will have the company of the concierge inside the Kennedy Space Center, who will help you navigate the area and make the most of everything NASA has to offer. Book now and live an unforgettable experience with us

Add a coastal Christmas night to your Orlando vacation. Depart Florida Mall at 6 p.m. for a shared minibus outing to Florida’s Space Coast, with round-trip transportation, a local driver-host, hot cocoa and cookies included. Enjoy seasonal neighborhood lights around Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach, from decorated homes to palm-lined streets dressed for the holidays. The driver chooses the evening’s route, with short photo stops where safe and permitted. Relax on the ride back to the same Florida Mall boarding point; allow approximately five hours in total. Travel with up to 14 guests. Shared service may include coastal boarding stops. Tell CBT about child-seat needs and food allergies in advance so suitable arrangements can be confirmed. Individual homes, displays and stops vary by date, weather and local access. Holiday attire suggested.